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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.65 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.65 and 191.82 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.65 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.65 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.65 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 121,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,738.56/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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